1968 Fiat Dino vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2001 Rover 75 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Rover 75. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 75 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Because 1968 Fiat Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Rover 75 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat Dino | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Dino | 75 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
